Hi. I have a basic question on how selling calls and puts work when exercised, specifically as it pertains to futures. If I sell a call or put option I understand that the option needs to be closed out prior to settlement to avoid delivery. Could someone confirm this? Now, what happens if a call or put gets exercised before this time frame if someone sold a put or call naked on a futures contract?
In terms of the call option, contracts need to be delivered to the person that exercised the...